pivot

• Substantiv, das den zentralen Punkt, Stift oder die Achse bezeichnet, um die sich ein Mechanismus dreht oder schwingt, oder im übertragenen Sinne eine Person oder Sache, die eine zentrale oder entscheidende Rolle in einer Situation oder einem Prozess spielt.

A noun referring to a central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates, or figuratively, a person or thing that plays a central or crucial role in a situation or process.

1. Central person in a formationB2formal

   The individual in a military rank or group around whom the others turn or adjust their position.

   Zentrale Figur

   • The sergeant acted as the pivot during the drill.
   • The pivot in the formation kept the line straight.
   • Soldiers must watch the pivot to maintain alignment.

2. Rotating shaftB2formal

   A short rod or pin that supports a rotating part, allowing it to turn.

   Drehachse

   • The door swings on a metal pivot.
   • The machine's pivot needs lubrication.
   • He replaced the broken pivot in the mechanism.

   Synonymeaxisaxlepinshaftspindleswivel

3. Turning actionB2formal

   The act of rotating or spinning around a central point.

   Drehung

   • The dancer performed a smooth pivot on one foot.
   • The car made a sharp pivot to avoid the obstacle.
   • A pivot in the strategy changed the company's direction.

   Synonymegyrationrevolutionrotationspinswivelturntwirlwhirl

• Verb, das eine Drehung oder Rotation um einen zentralen Punkt bezeichnet oder einen grundlegenden Richtungs- oder Strategiewechsel.

A verb used to indicate the act of turning or rotating on a central point, or to change direction or strategy fundamentally.

1. Turn on a pivotB2formal

   To rotate or turn around a central point or axis.

   Sich drehen

   • The dancer pivoted gracefully on one foot.
   • The crane pivoted to lift the heavy load.
   • He pivoted his body to face the door.

   Synonymerevolverotatespinswivelturntwirlwheelwhirl

   Antonymehaltremainstaystill

2. Change direction or strategyB2informal

   To change the direction, focus, or strategy of something, often in a business or personal context.

   Richtung ändern

   • The company decided to pivot from hardware to software.
   • She pivoted her career from finance to education.
   • The team pivoted their approach after receiving feedback.

   Synonymeadaptadjustalterchange courserefocusrepositionrestructureshiftswerveturnveer

   Antonymecontinuemaintainpersiststay